Charlotte, June 10—Robbers operating in Charlotte last night secured money and valuables worth more than $3,000, according to reports to the police this morning.
The richest haul was made at the home of Dr. J.S. Hoffman in Myers Park, where a costly woman’s fur coat, a valuable diamond ring, wrist watch, revolver and a number of other articles were stolen. Police today said Dr. Hoffman valued the stolen property at $3,000.
John G. Branner of south McDowell Street reported that during the early hours this morning a thief entered his home and stole $213 in cash. Mr. Branner was awakened as the thief fled from the building and took a shot at the robber. The shot went astray.
The robberies here last night were a part of a long series of burglaries here, the police department apparently being helpless. Several negroes have been arrested, the police claiming with each arrest that they had the guilty persons. However, the robberies continue, the burglars reaching for bigger loot each time they repeat their crimes.
From the front page of the Concord Daily Tribune, Thursday, June 11, 1925
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